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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.68, 5,067.90 and 3,179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.68, 5,067.90 and 3,179.34 is: 4,763.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.68 : 5,067.90 = 3,179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.68/5,067.90 = 3,179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.68x = 5,067.90 × 3,179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.68x = 16,112,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,112,577.19/3,382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.26

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